Proverbs 18:15

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

Proverbs 18:15 in Other Translations

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.

15 Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

15 The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge.

15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.

15 Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. The ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 18:15 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge
More knowledge; for he must have some, and a considerable share, to be denominated "prudent", whether in things natural, civil, or spiritual: and such will be heartily desirous of more, and make use of all means to attain it, by which they do come at a large share of it; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge;
a wise man seeks to get it by hearing; he listens to what others say, and especially such that are wiser and more knowing than himself: so such as are wise to salvation, as they desire to know more of Christ and of divine things, and make use of all means for that purpose; among the rest, hearken to what Christians, of a superior class to themselves, drop in private conversation; and particularly they constantly attend to the ministry of the word; and thus seeking it, they find an increase of it.

Proverbs 18:15 In-Context

13 To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.

14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

Cross References

• 1. S Proverbs 15:14